Australian Open, Novak Djokovic
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Djokovic is playing in his record-tying 81st major at the Australian Open.
Australian Associated Press on MSN
Djokovic kicks off slam record bid in style
Novak Djokovic has kicked off his bid for a record-breaking 25th grand slam title, making light work of Spanish scrapper Pedro Martinez in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic just became the first tennis player to win 100 matches at three different Grand Slams
He had already reached that milestone at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, and he just did it at the Australian Open.
Tennis World on MSN
Novak Djokovic eases past Francesco Maestrelli, advances in Melbourne
Novak Djokovic defeated Francesco Maestrelli in straight sets at Rod Laver Arena
Aussie tennis great Paul McNamee has all but written off Novak Djokovic 's chances of claiming a record-extending 11th Australian Open title. And the former World No.1 doubles player says despite being the undisputed king of Melbourne Park, the 24-time major winner has never truly been embraced by fans in Australia.
There was drama aplenty on middle Saturday at the Australian Open with extreme heat causing major delays, Naomi Osaka withdrawing from the tournament, and Novak Djokovic coming inches away from being defaulted.